Siluriformes (Noun)
Meaning
An order of fish belonging to the superorder Malacopterygii including catfishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Siluriformes order comprises over 3,000 species of fish, with the largest family being the catfish family Loricariidae.
- Catfishes are one of the most diverse groups within the Siluriformes, with varying body shapes and sizes.
- The Siluriformes are distinguished from other fish orders by the presence of a single dorsal fin and the absence of scales.
- Many Siluriformes species are bottom-dwellers, found in rivers and streams worldwide, feeding on detritus and small organisms.
- Aquarium hobbyists often keep popular Siluriformes species such as plecos and corydoras due to their unique characteristics and feeding habits.